John Yorke Atlee ; Frederick Gaisberg. / . [1893]: Why should I keep from whistling? | Cylinder Preservation and Digitization Project

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Title:

Why should I keep from whistling?

Performer(s):

John Yorke Atlee ; Frederick Gaisberg.

Year of Release:

[1893]

Audio:

Stream cylinder 8106: Download: MP3 file (2-4 MB) (Usage info)

Note:

Original cylinder in collection of John Levin. Transfer provided for preservation and access.

Note:

Brown wax cylinder.

Note:

Cylinder recorded by the Columbia Phonograph Company. Catalog number unknown.

Note:

Baritone solo with piano accompaniment.

Personal Name:

Atlee, John Yorke.

Personal Name:

Gaisberg, Frederick William.

Subject:

Popular music--To 1901.

Original Item Location:

Special Coll., Performing Arts - Cylinder 8106

An initiative of the UC Santa Barbara Library • (805) 893-5444 • Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010. [Envelope]

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